Research Scientist, Sr

Research Scientist, Sr

Minimum Salary

US-MA-Worcester

Job Location

2 weeks ago (11 / 21 / 2025 8 : 20 AM)

Requisition Number

2025-48935

# of Openings

Posted Date

Day

Shift

Exempt

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION :

Under the general direction of the Principle Investigator, the Senior Research Scientist performs a variety of complex research experiments laboratory research on topics pertinent to the interests of the research programs of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

Design and implement experiments designed to further ongoing research projects, in consultation with the principal investigator.

• Organize and analyze data acquired in the course of research projects.
• Write manuscripts and grant applications
• Design and implement research projects in the laboratory
• Responsible for data acquisition, data analysis, and presentation of research results.
• Train and supervise junior lab personnel, ensuring staff is trained in current methodology and safety procedures in the laboratory.
• Prepare and present data for publication in public forums.
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications and other research proposals.
• Provide assistance in the general operation of the laboratory.
• Participate regularly in laboratory meetings.
• Stay current with the literature and regularly leads discussions of new reports pertinent to ongoing and proposed projects
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Under the general direction of the Principle Investigator

SUPERVISION EXERCISED :

Supervises and trains new laboratory personnel and junior members of the laboratory

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens.